Lower interest rates a help — but not a fix — for NH housing
Housing interest rates may start to drop through the rest of 2024 and into 2025, a positive sign for the residential real estate market in New Hampshire
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Republicans urge NH Supreme Court to overrule Claremont school funding rulings
The lawmakers filed an amicus brief with the New Hampshire Supreme Court, which will consider the state’s appeal of the decision of Judge David Ruoff of Rockingham County Superior Court in the suit brought by the ConVal School District
Wire Belt’s CEO shares successes, challenges of fifth-generation family business
David Greer, the “semi-retired” CEO of Wire Belt Company of America, will receive the Business & Industry Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at BIA’s 111th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration Oct. 23 in Manchester.
Great Bay Community College hosts roundtable with Seacoast manufacturing employers
Recently more than 30 representatives from Seacoast area manufacturers, business organizations and educators met at Great Bay Community College to discuss how to meet the automated manufacturing workforce needs in the region.
Upper Valley waste management company pleads guilty to falsifying reports
An Orange-based waste management company has pleaded guilty to falsifying annual facility reports and will pay a total of $100,000 in fines, state officials announced.
Berlin wants Burgess to pay its back taxes
Frustrated that Burgess BioPower has not revealed plans to pay its property taxes to Berlin, the city is asking the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Delaware to order the immediate payment of $1.39 million in overdue tax payments for the 75-megawatt biomass plant.
St. Joseph Jr. High School opens at Trinity High campus
About 350 students at Trinity High School returned to their Manchester campus this week to some upgrades at their school and a brand-new building that is now the home of St. Joseph Jr. High School.
2024 election: separating fact from fear
President Biden’s withdrawal marked a new phase in America’s political saga. The decision sparked intense reactions from all corners of the political spectrum. Investors were left to distill the news and determine the potential impact on markets. Emotions are expected during volatile times, but they should never drive portfolio decisions.
Session offers resources to laid-off Rustic Crust workers
Hosted by officials with several state agencies, the Rapid Response session, held at Pittsfield’s Town Hall held August 26, encouraged the 16 former employees of Rustic Crust to file for unemployment as soon as they can, and told them to sign up for some other available resources.
Rise now Monadnock Region’s only early intervention center
Keene’s Rise for Baby and Family is the sole provider of early intervention services for children and their families in the Monadnock Region after it merged its program with the one offered by Monadnock Developmental Services.
